Mayotte Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are up to date including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers 1 year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Mayotte.

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with friends and relatives.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Cholera

Cholera vaccine is not recommended as there is no active cholera transmission in Mayotte.

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are not common in Mayotte. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for disease prevention. However, it's required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk or transit >12 hours through such countries.